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I'm looking to purchase a new laptop and I want to know, which brand would be best compatible with #Bitcoin core wallets and upgrades.

What security services should I use?

Judging how no one is letting up in this fork debate I see that in the future bitcoin wallet providers will be speaking out on which chain they will be a part of. I just want to be as close to correct as possible.

Call 2X BTCCorp for all i care im not with corporate espionage

Any brand. It's irrelevant...


Depends on the platform, but mostly your brain and a disconnected ethernet cable if you want a cold storage :D



Whatever your hardware choice, it will be irrelevant for any fork...

I don't think laptop or desktop brands matter in any way for the bitcoin. Wallets are available to download for all Operating Systems too, so those won't matter either.
For security, you'll have to take care of it manually. Strong passwords, no public Internet usage, private systems for yourself to keep your funds etc. These all are measures to be taken by yourself and has nothing to do with what system or machine you use for the purpose.

The brand of the laptop id irrelavent what matters, to my knowledge its the operating system that matters. Most wallets are available with Windows, Mac and Linux.
Make sure you have a credible antivirus, do not click on links you don't know the source to, do not log into public WiFi. To be honest as far as I'm concerned its safer to have a separate laptop for daily use and for bitcoin transactions.

Lol. Whatever you choose won't kake any difference bruh! Lol. Doesn't matter if you go for a laptop or anything else as long as you disconnect it from the internet it is good for security. Well, depends on how much you know on protecting your bitcoins.

Now for wallets, we really cannot say which is which because nothing stays the same in this world forever. So the only thing you can rely on for deciding is your own guts. Opinions are nice but still, what makes the decision is you. So gather as much knowledge as you can while you're here. Every piece of information is important. It is easier to do things yourself than to rely oj others(if you get my point).

Buy anything brand you like, it hardware doesn't matter at all. Every modern laptop/PC will we more than sufficient to run Bitcoin Core.
There are no beter or worse pieces of hardware, just follow the general rule of picking hardware: more expensive = better performance, usually.

What do you mean security services? Just download a wallet, protect it with good passwords, preferably use some kind of password manager for that/
And use digital hygiene is a must, install antivirus, anti-malware or even better create a paper wallet or offline wallet to keep the most of your Bitcoins there.

Most of the new Brands will fit the needs for most wallets, so you do not have to worry much about that. There are people

running desktop wallets on much older notebooks without any problems. You might have to invest in the biggest HDD you

can afford, because the Blockchain is growing bigger by the day.  ;D

I saw somewhere that someone was running a Full node on a Lenovo T440 Thinkpad with an Intel i5, 4GB of RAM and a

500GB HDD.  ;)

With the blockchain size reaching 140 GB, that guy is soon going to run out of space.  ;D
Unless you are not going to use your laptop for anything else, I think 4 GB of RAM will not be sufficient. It is best to get one with at least 6-8 GB of RAM.

It doesn't mater which brand but make sure to always update your OS (Windows, Linux or Mac OS) and use a Firewall. Also use brain.exe and do not install too much browser add-ons or other potential spyware and use ad-blocker to keep your machine clean.

I'm not the most security conscious or knowledgeable person & my opsec isn't great but I'll make an attempt to answer this.

It could be best to avoid brands like Lenovo which are rebranded IBM bought out by china. The chinese have a history of "accidentally" installing backdoors on products like smart phones. Earlier this year there was a news story about as many as "700 million" android phones being infected by a chinese backdoor. I can't remember confirmed cases of them installing backdoors on laptops or desktops but better safe than sorry.

Compatibility with core wallets isn't something I know much about. Sometimes standard PCs and laptops have better compatibility than macs. Other than that it doesn't matter.

Security wise, if anti virus is constantly running in the background it has a tendency to destroy hard drives faster. Scanning periodically typically allows hardware to have a longer lifespan. Standard windows firewalls are heavily targeted. Some type of 3rd party software firewall, which is less targeted than standard windows fw is preferred. If security is a high priority a hardware firewall is also a good idea.

Browser extensions like noscript which block unauthorized objects and scripts can be good for preventing browser based attacks.

Also for security purposes, its good to disable windows 10 logging user data via default. Other good practices are to avoid porn sites, warez sites, streaming sites--virtually any website which hosts banner ads which can serve as known attack vectors.

Sorry to say there is a very long and detailed check list truly security conscious people follow. Most of us probably don't have the time for it.

Laptop brand doesn't matter, any brand would do. The OS and the antivirus is what matters. Choose an antivirus that can protect you from ransom wares and spywares.

Laptop and use hard wallet its more secure no one can touch your bitcoin if you do that then add code in laptop for more secure i think the best is you have 3 gadgets like cp,laptop and desktop security atleast dobt forget any code or password,i think also write in notebook or paper your password incase of emergency or what ever happen

Exodus is a good "offline" wallet with a beautiful UI.  If you want to be even more secure I would recommend a Trezor or Ledger hardware wallet, they're a bit pricey, but at least you can sleep easier at night.

Choose what ever you wanted, it's doesn't matter what brand of Laptop or Desktop you pick


You need more secure operating system, either Linux, BSD or IOS.


However, if you really care about security, you should buy hardware wallet.

https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/wallets/ (https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/wallets/)
The three most popular and best Bitcoin hardware wallets are:

Ledger Nano S
KeepKey
Trezor


or if you wanted a security without spending a few bucks, paper wallet is the right choice for you.
https://blockgeeks.com/guides/paper-wallet-guide/ (https://blockgeeks.com/guides/paper-wallet-guide/)

Any brand will do. But if you are getting a brand new laptop, look for latest hardware and with a good amount of HDD. Probably around 500 gig to 1 tera will be a safe bet if you are going to run full node and using bitcoin core wallet.

As far as security, buy as well a good anti virus like Kaspersky because we all know that bitcoin and crypto has been the target for many hackers now. A good anti-virus will be a good start to prevent that kind on intrusion.

for me use two laptop one only to open your wallet and don't install too mach apps or software and be up-to-date all the time don't install anything not required and you will be safe 

Theres no brand required as long it can download bitcoin core wallet and do have internet to download the chain then you are good to go and also security aspects? Then dont let your private keys disclosed publicly or keep your laptop free from virus or malware which would potentially stole important informations on your wallet. Its no actually connected on the fork which you are trying to speak on here.

If we talk about security aspects please consider only hardware wallets.Noone is guaranteed in online world,spcially for crypto valuable assets. It is worth to purchase offline personal notebook and never use it for other things.

Antivirus is definitely a crucial factor, no doubt about that, but it's important to understand that even the best antivirus software engines can't protect you in all cases. Very recently, the very popular cleaning software CCleaner was messed with, and none of the plenty antivirus software engines started alerting users that they installed malicious software. It was pointed at various multinationals (likely for espionage purposes), but it could be used to gain access to each and every computer it was installed on. It just shows that no matter how many precautions are taken, you will always be extremely vulnerable. I use it too, but I haven't updated to a newer version since 2015, which helped me in this case. And for whatever reason, it only affected 32bit systems.

What does HDD mean and what is it's function?

What do you mean by offline?

Like no Wi-Fi?

Which wallets can operate offline?

Lenovo had a spyware issue in the past so I do not buy their products. Building your own pc should be the mosf secure option. Try Linux because it's relatively easier to secure than Windows.

For me its not about what unit you will purchase , you just need good internet connection, operating system of your computer and anti virus and some security you will put inside your computer.

I think that electrum is the suitable wallet for your laptop at the moment. It is a good wallet which you have full access to your bitcoin as well as your private key. Moreover, it is not heavy like the CORE. YOu do not need to download the whole blockchain to be able to use the wallet. Well, and you can also use trezor or ledger wallet with electrum because it supports those hardware wallets

The brand of the desktop or laptop doesn’t matter. Wallets are compatible to Window and Mac OS. For security wise, antivirus software is the key but we can’t say which is most secure. Hence getting a hardware wallet will be good in securing your private key. There several brands such as Trezor, Ledger and etc.

There's nothing to worry about the brand, any brand of laptop will do and if I were I'll focus with the specs of that laptop mate so that I can use it with other purpose not only for keeping my bitcoin.


Just install any reliable anti-virus so that every time you'll open that laptop there will be some scanning of any virus that you possibly got when you visited an unknown website.


We don't know about those things it can even change from time to time.

Choosing brands between laptop or desktop is doesn't matter because wallet are fit in any operating system even it window's, MAC or android or IOS but to secure it, it is depends to you on how you treat it. Many anti virus are able to secure your wallet but manual security is one of the best security in your wallet.

It's good that you are thinking well about security of your hardware before entering the realm of crypto (BTC). But to answer your question, any laptop or desktop brand would do. It depends on your personal preference. I'm using a 2012 model laptop and it is still working fine with BTC and other cryptos today. As for the security, people above me already posted very relevant information regarding it so my only advice to you is don't click any suspicious links especially the ones that are provided thru telegram, slack or discord chat (any chat-based program). Be paranoid about the websites that you're visiting. Be vigilant.  ;D

What you claim to Lenovo? A former IBM company which was purchased by the Chinese and under the terms of the contract could not until the year 2000 to rename. In this case, your boundless confidence in Linux, I am surprised. I heard that a big part of this project took Russian. If so it is not known what they have to stuffed.

That's right. Laptop or desktop are both important and with regards to the compatibility of software,it needs a secured antivirus to control or remove unnecessary files that will automatically installed. The question is,Is there best antivirus software and most trusted? If so,what is it and how strong is it?But I would prefer to laptop because it's more convenient and easier to use than desktop. Moreover,laptop is accessible and easily be compatible with different softwares for security assistance.

Laptops these days are being made to be compatible with every app you want to run without any difficulty in understanding what it is made up of. What you need is just to know the reason why you want to get it. For example a gaming laptop will surely need to be solidified with graphics card that will enable it function very well.

But for me, when it comes to running of nodes and the likes, there are applications that would have done the back end configurations all you need to do is to ensure you download from the right source, and ensure that you keep yourself and the computer safe by installing strong anti-virus and you are good to go without any threat. And also, never download anything from un-trusted source which is the main reason for hacking in the first place.

No matter what you use the laptop or PC. The main thing that the disk space allowed to install the necessary software. But I think that such storage of coins is much more dangerous than storing in the electronic wallet. The recent spread of the virus Petya showed that all users which store private keys on their carriers can in an instant to lose them.

The computer brand don't matter. What really matters is keeping your private keys safe.

Bitcoin core will work on most laptops. There are no specific brands on which it will perform better or faster. But when buying a laptop consider a laptop 1TB hard disk, since the size of Blockchain is increasing day by day ( last time I checked it was at 130+ GB) . As for security , as long as you don't have any malware that keylogs on your PC and you use wallets like electrum or cold storage wallets , then you are good.

HDD is hard drive disk, which are the cheaper spinning hard drives.

SSD is solid state drive.

When creating a wallet, no laptop or desktop or even mobile device is secure. I only trust hardware wallets where the seed is generated seperately.

for using bitcoin all you need is private keys and then a way to sign transactions.
private keys are the same everywhere, in bitcoin, bitcoin cash, bitcoin gold, bitcoin xyz,... you can even get one by rolling dice multiple times to have it 100% offline and by hand. not even needing a laptop!

if you want to run a full node (bitcoin core) your biggest concern is the storage or your hard disk as other user mentioned. because blockchain is more than 120 GB last time i checked and it will grow. and usually the laptops have smaller storage specially when you use most of the storage yourself anyways.

What is the difference between the one you buy a computer and the one where you will store and use your bitcoins? Weird question. For each system, you can install wallets to store crypto currency. With everyone there is compatibility. I think you do not have enough knowledge and understanding in what is crypto currency and how to use it. ;)

Personally, laptop and desktop computers are all available, and there is no need to distinguish between brand models.
The point is that you need to keep your private key well, and don't give it to someone you can't trust, which is the safest. At the same time, because of the frequent occurrence of network fraud, I suggest to store the private key and isolate the network.
 However, this can make your bitcoin trading relatively troublesome.

Its not a mattet which brand is good. Any branded laptop you can use. Safety is private key.If your wallet have a private key, then you will be success. Different OS type laptop/computer you can choose.
Try to get backup your address and private key. Otherwise you will lose it.

I do not think it's a computer problem and the problem is with the user. Make sure you have everything you need for your PC including a good antivirus. Your problem when using a computer you should not click on the site is not necessary because it may be something that can automatically insert a malicious code into your computer to track if you use the. tk bank or other important details for others to follow you, the software as you install it carefully check it in detail you can ask the people with computer knowledge can help you. Good luck

I also came here to find the answer?
Can I buy the laptops, what kind of laptops to secure the best?

It doesn't whichever you use it depends on the programs and settings on your security and how much knowledge you have in protecting your data why not try reading articles regarding data privacy act there are hints and techniques which you can gain upon on how to protect your data here in bitcoin.

Oh thanks,
Actually I was losing bitcoin due to when I clicked on the malicious wed page, I was infected with the virus track, and when I made the bitcoin transaction I changed the wallet code
My money is gone

best is to get a ledger nano s for bitcoin wallet.laptops wont be a better place for it.

Whether it's desktop or laptop, the security is completely dependent on the users self interest on programming and exploring much about the different methods to improve the security. In specific different actions can be made to increase the security levels which needs complex solution generating source.

Damn I didn't know that thanks

For those people that are telling that the brands of laptop doesn't matter. Okay go get and buy some those laptops that aren't branded because there are class A's laptops that aren't even lasting for years. I'm not going to mention one of it because I won't to tell or destroy their reputation here in forum. Just buy those known brands and you are good to go if you'll just going to use it for wallet apps.

Thats true its the users habits which normally get them to download dodgy stuff. But i will that the new Microsoft 10 privacy updates are a concern and I would recommend linux before it anyday.

 :) Hey ...
Any descent company will do also you know rather than company go for good specifications and nice warranty period.
Because wallets are available for every operating system thus you won't have any problems as long as you choose a wallet with nice security and you should always keep your private key safe ...also purchase a antivirus software so that you won't have any problems in the future, because if you are gonna use Internet then problems like this might arrise.

Anyways apple is a nice choice 😉

Whatever Desktop PC or Laptop you buy is irrelevant since you have a good anti virus installed and don't be a fool to fall in tricks and scammer websites. Brand is also irrelevant because the safety of your coins depends on what you are doing in internet and just make sure you have your private key secured. But there are some advices I can give you like buy a 64Bits OS, since they are safer than 32Bits, if you can afford a Mac would be great, but if you have just a few coins to store or something like that a laptop should solve your problem. A ledger nano (hardwar wallet) should be great if you don't want to mess with windows wallets etc, and they have many wallets to store coins like bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, dash, and they add more coins eventually.

Any brand it doesn't matter, are you gonna use it only to maintain a full node?

If not you can install a OS in USB and you have very interested projects like bitkey

Just follow the basics and don't download anything that you don't trust and stop visiting random websites. You don't need a antivirus if you follow those steps.

This is great. I've been hearing alot about Linux but I don't know what brand they are with or download the software?

Any brand will do sir. you are needing only a device to download wallet and store your bitcoin which we called cold storage. You can choose what you like or what you can buy with your budget.

Linux is compatible with any brand, you just have to boot your system. Most of the new laptops comes with windows installed so installing linux on that windows platform might be little tricky but there are guides on how to do this like http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-install-linux-mint-on-your-windows-pc/

Here is guide on how to install bitcoin core (node) in different operating systems https://bitcoin.org/en/full-node

security is the both hardware and software. We only differentiate these things. Lot of threatening is happen in current market. We must careful to protect our things. But I suggest laptop is secured. This is easy to handle in any area and it will more comfort and convenient in user. They don't take more space. Antivirus is also easily fixed in laptop.

Doesnt matter it will be laptop or pc. Just dont forget to do backup your wallet, also u can encrypt network backups, u can save your wallet in your cd or usb flash drive, for more security try to do regularly backup.
 

Irrelevant to the security but not to reliability. I know many people who had trouble with certain brands.
For instance a friend had an Acer that had problems with overheating. I was repairing it for him and discovered that the quality of the product was very low.

I had a number of laptops in my life and have to say that most Dells, at least the ones from mid-high price range, are of good quality.
With a laptop you really want something that can survive being carried around and thrown around in a bag.

If you use a hardware purse, then it does not matter the brand of the laptop. The hardware wallet works well with any laptop. I recommend a Trezor.

I think it don't relation about security
Both same same

It doesn't matter which laptop or desktop that we used, bitcoin doesn't have any connection with any specific laptop or desktop system companies.You can download wallets in your system for this the system company is not a big deal for this.

Coming to secure wallets, I feel that hardware wallets like Trezor are the best way to secure your bitcoins and popular altcoins like Ethereum. Desktop wallets are the second best alternative according to me and many others, but it does not matter what desktop or laptop you are using. The thing that matters the most here is how safely you secured your system from viruses(Can hack into your desktop or laptop and steal your credentials) and if you didn't do anything stupid like giving away your private key etc. If you have secured your system properly, you should not face any form of trouble.

Bitcoin Core is compatible with the anonymising service Tor, which can be used to hide your IP address and make it much harder for third parties to link your real name with your bitcoin transactions.Bitcoin Core downloads the entire history of all bitcoin transactions, the software can search through the data to discover which of those transactions include payments to you. By running Bitcoin Core, you are guaranteed to have perfect privacy in relation to your incoming transactions.

HDD simply mean hard Disk and it's the permanent storage device of the computer.

No person or organization can control or manipulate the Bitcoin protocol because it is cryptographically secure. That allows you to trust the central part of Bitcoin, for its neutrality, transparency and predictability.